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Pope Francis accepts the resignation of two more Chilean bishops
In his latest move on the Chilean clerical abuse crisis, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Horacio del... Read more
These Cistercian monks are brewing the UK's first Trappist beer
The label of “Trappist” is among the most exclusive designations of beer worldwide, with only 11 breweries around the globe... Read more
After CDF letter, German bishops' next assembly to explore intercommunion
Following months of controversy, the German bishops' conference have said they will further explore, in accordance with a letter from... Read more
Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court prompts pro-life hopes
The retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has led pro-life advocates to voice hope that his successor could... Read more
Pakistan's cardinal-elect warns of growing extremism in his country
Ahead of tomorrow’s Vatican consistory, Pakistani Archbishop Joseph Coutts sees his upcoming elevation to the rank of cardinal as a... Read more
US bishops disappointed by Supreme Court decision upholding travel ban
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed disappointment with a Supreme Court ruling upholding President Donald Trump’s travel ban,... Read more
Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that... Read more
To follow God's law, begin with gratitude, Pope Francis says
Obedience to God’s commandments should flow from a personal relationship with the Father and from a place of gratitude for... Read more
After calling God 'stupid,' Duterte seeks collaboration with bishops
After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with... Read more
Why cardinals have ranks, and how Pope Francis changed them
Pope Francis made an unexpected change Tuesday in the structure of the College of Cardinals, adding some curial officials to... Read more
Arizona pharmacist under investigation after declining to fill abortion drug
An Arizona pharmacist is under investigation after refusing to fill a medical abortion prescription, citing ethical objections. Read more
Supreme Court’s NIFLA ruling draws praise from pro-life groups
Pro-life groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Tuesday in favor of the free speech rights of crisis... Read more
Supreme Court sides with pro-life pregnancy centers in California abortion case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a California law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post information on programs to obtain... Read more
Shreveport bishop chosen to lead Baton Rouge diocese
The Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Michael Gerard Duca, of the northern Louisiana diocese of Shreveport, to... Read more
‘Humanae vitae’ is true, and essential to human development, conference speakers say
Though Humanae vitae has faced frequent dissent in the 50 years since it was published, that dissent does not detract... Read more
Pope Francis taps Italian bishop to head Vatican treasury
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Cardinal Domenico Calcagno as head of the body... Read more
Pope Francis: Human ecology begins with accepting the body
A healthy human ecology begins with a respectful and holistic view of the body as God created it, Pope Francis... Read more
Argentine archdiocese asks for volunteers to join overnight pastoral team
The Priest Emergency Service of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, Argentina is inviting priests and lay people to join their... Read more
Religious sister from Iraq again denied entry to UK
Sister Ban Madleen, a Dominican sister from Iraq who had to flee ISIS, has once again been denied entry to... Read more
Infant baptism violates human rights, says former Irish president
Former Irish President Mary McAleese has said that the baptism of infants is a form of coercion, calling on the... Read more
